I don't have the sticker that tells me the engine build date but I just bought this 2012 GT yesterday (build date 02/11) and it definitely has the tick. I knew it did when I bought it. Although I was hoping it was just valvetrain noise or something till I heard it in person. It's a cylinder five rod knock. Very common on these cars. That front rod gets oil starved and the bearing spins. Oh well... bearings are cheap. I've come to terms with the fact that's what it is. I got the car stupid cheap because of that and a little front end damage.

I am less concerned with having to fix it and more concerned with making sure it doesn't happen again.

Anyone else been through it and fixed it?

1994 Mustang GT Convertible 5-Speed. (Opal Frost) Flowmaster Headers and Flowmaster super 40 Mufflers with Axel Dumps, K&N Air Filter and Jegs Pushbutton Ignition system
Car is under restoration. just got new opal frost paint sprayed on and a new top. want to freshen up the interior and complete a 351W swap